We found this article very interesting, when it comes to understanding why some people get cavities and some do not.
Let us know what you think about it at your next appointment!
We found this article very interesting, when it comes to understanding why some people get cavities and some do not.
Let us know what you think about it at your next appointment!
Here are some of our online resources, in the form of PDFs. Clicking on the link will open in a new tab.
Join the fun on Saturday, as racers both young and…older, test their creations on the track! Little Shredders Dental Pinewood Derby at Westside Elementary on Saturday, Nov. 7th at 3pm!
An easy way to show your kids how to floss is to demonstrate the proper technique. And what better way to do that than with a glove, paint, and yarn…who doesn’t like to paint?
Be sure to post your photos of this to Little Shredders Facebook page! Look for more tips on healthy living in future blogs.
Here are a few pictures from a demonstration at a local preschool. Even though, my glove ripped and we used yarn instead of string…they got the idea. Sugar bug poop is gross! We need to brush and floss!
The following is an excerpt from www.mychildrensteeth.org a website about oral health specifically designed for parents.
Did you know that cavities are caused by germs that are passed from adult to child?
Babies are born without the bacteria that causes caries- the disease that leads to cavities. They get it from spit that is passed from their caregiver’s mouth to their own. Caregivers pass on these germs by sharing saliva- by sharing spoons, by testing foods before feeding it to babies, by cleaning off a pacifier in their mouth instead of with water, and through other activities where saliva is shared.
These germs can start the process that causes cavities even before babies have teeth, so it’s important to avoid sharing saliva with your baby right from the start. See below for more tips on how to keep your baby- and your baby’s teeth healthy and happy.